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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Iranian investors to establish agro-processing factories in Uganda instead of acquiring large tracts of land for commercial farming, saying the country should focus on adding value to agricultural produce before export.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Somali leaders and citizens to unite in the fight against Al-Shabaab, arguing that ideological divisions and failure to correctly identify the country’s challenges have undermined efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability.
The Ministry of Education and Sports, through the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC), has partnered with U24 TV to promote digital learning, improve access to quality educational content and strengthen public understanding of Uganda’s Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC). The partnership was launched on October 20, 2026, at the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) Auditorium, in an event
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned and launched a series of military facilities, equipment and training infrastructure under Uganda’s defence cooperation with Russia during a two-day engagement with a Russian delegation led by Lt. Gen. Aleksandr Kshimovskii.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned 280 Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) officer cadets, urging them to remain focused on their military careers and avoid distractions that could derail their service.
State House staff have benefited from a medical camp aimed at promoting preventive healthcare, early diagnosis and access to essential health services.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the European Union (EU) to support Africa’s industrialisation by investing in local processing of raw materials, creating jobs and promoting shared global prosperity rather than what he described as “parasitism” — a system in which some countries prosper at the expense of others.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met with Mr. Mehamood Hosein, founder and chairman of Hive Global Group, a U.S.-based technology and investment enterprise. During a meeting held today at State House Entebbe, President Museveni and Mr.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged Shs125 billion to the Uganda Medical Association (UMA) Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) to enable health workers to access affordable credit, upgrade their professional skills and create employment opportunities.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has outlined Uganda’s economic recovery journey since 1986, highlighting the country’s growth from an economy valued at approximately USD 3.9 billion to USD 69.3 billion, while calling for accelerated industrialisation, value addition and household wealth creation.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on Ugandans to work hard, multiply their God-given talents and actively participate in building the country, saying the responsibility to develop Uganda is consistent with Biblical teachings.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged African countries to strengthen their economies, political cohesion and regional integration as critical foundations for national and continental security.
The Netherlands remains one of Uganda’s largest sources of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with more than 200 Dutch-affiliated companies operating in the country, the Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, has said.
Kyungdong University (KDU) Global is a fully accredited private university in South Korea that partners with IUCEA to offer scholarships to students from EAC member countries (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Federal Republic of Somalia).
IUCEA seeks to recruit a highly qualified and visionary Executive Secretary to lead the institution in realizing its mandate and strategic objectives. In accordance with the East African Community (EAC) rotational arrangement for this position among Partner States, the next Executive Secretary shall be appointed from the Republic of Uganda.
The East African Community’s political integration agenda has taken another step forward as the Republic of South Sudan begins national consultations on the drafting of the Constitution for the EAC Political Confederation. The consultations, launched in Juba, South Sudan, on 24 September 2026, will run until 7 October 2026 and aim to gather the views, aspirations and expectations of citizens on the proposed Political Confederation, ensuring that East Africans actively participate in shaping the future direction of the region. The Political Confederation is a transitional model towards the ultimate goal of a Political Federation of the East African Community. It is intended to provide a framework for deeper political cooperation, coordination and governance among EAC Partner States. The consultations will be conducted by a Team of Constitutional Experts coordinated by the Ministry responsible for EAC Affairs in the Republic of South Sudan. The Experts will conduct public hearings in Juba, covering both the Federal and Central Equatoria governments, as well as in Rumbek, Wau and Bor. Speaking during the launch, South Sudan’s Minister of East African Community Affairs, Hon. Michael Makuei Lueth, reaffirmed South Sudan’s commitment to the regional integration process and welcomed the opportunity for citizens to contribute directly to shaping the future of the Community. “As South Sudan, we are committed to participating actively in this consultation process and ensuring that the voices, aspirations and interests of our people contribute to shaping a Constitution that will guide the establishment of the EAC Political Confederation,” he said. The Minister encouraged citizens to openly share their views and expectations on the proposed Political Confederation, noting that public participation would be critical in shaping a constitutional framework that reflects the interests of East Africans. The EAC Secretary General, Hon. Amb. Stephen P. Mbundi, started by recognising the importance of the ongoing political transition and democratisation process in the Republic of South Sudan. He congratulated the leadership of H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit on the progress made in implementing the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. “The East African Community stands in solidarity with the people of the Republic of South Sudan and wishes them a successful and peaceful election,” he stated. He further highlighted that the consultations will bring together a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including government institutions, Parliament, the Judiciary, academia, civil society, the private sector, youth, women, persons with disabilities, faith-based organisations, political parties and the media. South Sudan is now the 5th EAC Partner State to conduct the national consultations, which have taken place in the Republic of Uganda, Republic of Kenya, Republic of Burundi and Republic of Rwanda. The Chairperson of the Constitutional Experts Team and Chief Justice Emeritus of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Odoki, highlighted the importance of citizen participation in strengthening the draft Constitution. “The Constitution belongs to the people of East Africa. We therefore encourage all stakeholders to actively participate and share their views so that the final document reflects the aspirations, interests, and expectations of our citizens,” he said. On his end, EAC Deputy Secretary General responsible for Infrastructure, Productive, Social and Political Sectors, Hon. Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, noted that despite being EAC’s youngest nation, the people of South Sudan have a lot to offer in this constitution-drafting process. “From the power of regional solidarity and unity of purpose during the struggle for independence to dialogue, tolerance and peaceful resolution of disputes during the country’s civil war, the lessons and best practices are many,” he stated. South Sudan’s Undersecretary in the Ministry of East African Community Affairs, Mr. Kawaja Kau Madol, reaffirmed the Government of South Sudan’s commitment to the process and assured the experts of the support of the Government in both the consultations and implementation of EAC’s political integration agenda. The journey towards the current consultations dates back to 2004, when the EAC Heads of State established the Wako Committee to examine ways of fast-tracking the East African Political Federation and accelerating the regional integration process. This was followed by extensive consultations across the Partner States to gather the views and aspirations of East Africans. Subsequent consultations revealed broad convergence among East Africans on the need for a gradual and practical approach to political integration. As a result, the EAC Heads of State, at their 18th Ordinary Summit in 2017, adopted a Political Confederation as the transitional model towards the eventual Political Federation and directed the commencement of the process to develop a Constitution for the East African Political Confederation. A regional launch of the Constitution-making process was subsequently held in Entebbe, Uganda, in 2018 under the guidance of H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who was appointed by the Summit to provide political leadership to the process. For more information, please contact: Lillian Kiarie Communications & Media Expert- Office of the EAC Secretary General Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Department EAC Secretariat Arusha, Tanzania Tel: +254 723 797 226 Email: lkiarie@eachq.org; media@eachq.org http://www.eac.int
The Archbishop of Gulu Archdiocese, Raphael P’mony Wokorach, has described the homecoming of Lieutenant General (Rtd) Charles Otema Awany to his community after 47 years in military service as a blessing and a symbol of the peace that now prevails in northern Uganda.
Hundreds of qualified applicants have turned up at Kololo Independence Grounds as the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise entered its final day. The nationwide recruitment exercise is aimed at filling personnel gaps created by retirement and the completion of service by other members of the force.
Fifty-four shortlisted candidates from Busiro North and Busiro South met the requirements to join the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) following a recruitment exercise held at Wakiso District headquarters on Friday, August 14, 2026. A total of 93 candidates reported for the exercise, which was led by Brigadier General Allan Kalanzi.
Dr. Patrick Muinda, Commissioner, Library, E-learning and ICT at MoEs, (centre) with National Library of Uganda staff at the closure of the 4-day training for public librarians.
20 primary schools in Buhweju district have received Practical Science Mini-Laboratory Kits from the Ministry of Education and Sports in an ongoing exercise to equip all the 12, 433 Government aided Primary schools with science kits. Under the Mini Laboratory Equipment (Science Kits) initiative, the Ministry of Education and Sports is distributing science kits to
Uganda's Ministry of Education and Sports is strengthening school-based talent identification, linking grassroots sport to the skills-focused lower-secondary curriculum and longer-term athlete development.
The Ministry of Education and Sports reports that Uganda's student loan scheme has supported more than 16,000 learners, with continued emphasis on equitable access, priority skills and students facing financial barriers.
Education leaders and partners reviewed a nationwide school digital-readiness assessment that will guide Uganda's Digital Agenda Strategy for 2025–2032 and the expansion of technology-supported learning.
The Government of Uganda has committed funding for international promotion as the country prepares to co-host AFCON 2027, according to an update from the Ministry of Education and Sports.